what planet is visible right now

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Nature

As of the current date and time (Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 4:26 PM EDT), the planets visible in the night sky include:

  • Venus : Very bright and easily visible, best seen before sunrise or in the early morning hours
  • Mars : Visible after sunset and during the early part of the night, with average to good visibility depending on location
  • Jupiter : Visible after sunset with fairly good visibility, setting late in the evening
  • Saturn : Visible towards the end of the night or early morning, with average visibility
  • Mercury : Difficult to see, visible low in the east before sunrise

In summary, right now you can see Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn in the sky, with Venus being the brightest and easiest to spot. Mercury is also present but challenging to observe due to its low position near the horizon before sunrise